The Director's Sweet Revenge

Elara Everett's husband, Sean Shaw, had an affair with his assistant, Nina Jennings. Elara fights back, freezing his funds, taking over his project, and setting a trap for Sean to sign the divorce agreement. Sean attempts academic misconduct, but Elara exposes him, leading to his ruin. Elara wins the property settlement, breaks free from her marriage, and devotes herself to her career.